Needless to say, August was a colourful month. One where we didn’t just see major market movements on 18 August, but also many employing volatility in their favour, via way of futures and perpetual contracts, best employed with leverage. Earlier this month, we launched futures for CYBER and SEI, prior to their spot listing –...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) I recently went kitesurfing in Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands that is technically part of Spain. If you...Read More
This article explains how to place a trade using leverage on BitMEX. For the purpose of this example, we will use a XBT/USD futures contract on BitMEX. Such contracts on BitMEX are inverse futures contracts, with one example being XBTU23 – contract symbols are comprised of the Bitcoin symbol (XBT), accompanied by the respective expiry...Read More
As traders graduate from spot trading to using leverage either through margin trading or futures contracts, they invariably ask themselves “Where or who is providing the leverage?” This article has been created to explain how leverage is granted when trading margin and futures crypto contracts. What is Margin Trading and How Does it Work for...Read More
A common question that traders have is how to execute interest rate trades using BitMEX products. These trades are also referred to as basis trades. This article gives an overview of three basic basis trading strategies in crypto, which allow traders to capture basis as profit. Where Does Basis Come From? Traders on derivative exchanges...Read More
To begin, perpetual contracts in crypto are leveraged trading products that allow traders to speculate on the exchange rate between a base and quote currency. This article looks at the XBTUSD perpetual contract offered on BitMEX, and goes on to compare it with other crypto trading products – ultimately highlighting the benefits of perpetual swaps,...Read More
Traders who simply wish to buy and hold Bitcoin are recommended to either store their funds in cold storage, or keep them on a trustworthy and credible exchange. Exposure to counterparty risk only comes with a lack of understanding of the security and custody infrastructure of the counterparty – in this instance, the exchange. The...Read More
A crypto perpetual contract, also known more commonly as a perpetual swap or just “perp”, is similar to a futures contract, except it has no expiry date. This article was created to take a deeper look at “perps”. An Overview of Interest Rate Swaps To explain what crypto perpetual contracts are and how they work,...Read More
In addition to our already live futures contract (SEIUSDTQ23), BitMEX users will soon be able to trade SEI perpetual swap contract (SEIUSDT), with up to 33x leverage. Sei Network (SEI) is a layer 1 blockchain with a built-in central limit order book. When SEIUSDT begins trading, it will be available here, or for a deeper...Read More
In addition to our already live futures contract (CYBERUSDTQ23), BitMEX users are now able to trade the CYBER perpetual swap contract (CYBERUSDT), with up to 33x leverage. Cyber Connect (CYBER) is one of Web3’s biggest decentralized social networks. CYBERUSDT is available to trade here, or for a deeper look, read on.If you haven’t yet signed...Read More
Sei Network (SEI), a layer 1 blockchain with a built-in central limit order book, is coming to BitMEX, via our new Tether-margined linear futures listing – SEIUSDTQ23. From 10 August 2023 08:00 UTC, traders on BitMEX can get exposure to SEI via our new contract, and with up to 20x leverage.When SEIUSDTQ23 begins trading, it...Read More
In traditional finance, we know headlines can move markets, and informed trading decisions come from having the latest information readily available. When it comes to crypto, the rule that knowledge is power, is one that comes with an even greater weight. Which is why, in line with our mission to provide traders the best experience,...Read More
From early next week, the XBTETH perpetual swap will be available to users on BitMEX. It’s a move that means traders will be able to speculate on the ratio between XBT* and ETH, margined in Bitcoin, and with up to 100x leverage. The addition of this unique derivative to our expanding product suite, makes new...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) Bringing order to a parcel of our elegant but chaotic universe requires a combination of two fundamental components. The...Read More
As a BitMEX affiliate, you can leverage your community, connections and influence to earn up to 45% commission and BMEX Tokens. We’re always seeking new members. Our crypto affiliate programme is open to influencers, content creators, crypto communities, trading platforms, businesses, and more. Sounds good? To know more and sign up – read on. Also,...Read More
WorldCoin is soon available for trading on BitMEX via a new listing – WLDUSD, with up to 50x leverage, making this new contract one of the highest max position sizes in the industry. WLDUSD will begin trading on BitMEX on 25 July 2023 at 04:00 UTC. What is WorldCoin? The Worldcoin token (WLD) is the...Read More
Along with AC Milan we’re proud to announce we’ve extended our partnership. First formed in 2021, it is a collaboration based upon a firm foundation of shared values, including innovation, dedication, and a commitment to being #1 in our respective fields. Moving forward, we will continue supporting the club, transitioning to a Premium Partner from...Read More
Guilds has now entered βeta, a testing period in which we’re giving traders – new, existing and/or returning – the chance to not just win their share in the Guild Pot, our weekly prize pool, but share their input on what they’d like to see from our new take on social trading. Currently, 14 Guilds...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) My faith in humanity’s future was restored a few weeks back after I visited a truly exceptional coffee shop...Read More
In line with our purpose to provide institutional and professional traders with an exchange platform that caters to their needs, we are pleased to introduce our newly implemented feature, chart trading. An addition created to make the placing of orders easier, faster, and much more intuitive. It’s another tool our developer team is rolling out,...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) Last week, I caught up with my favourite OG volatility fund manager named David Dredge and a few of...Read More
On 30 June 2023 at 12:00:05 UTC, we will update our index weights at BitMEX. From today, the hypothetical values of indices with their new weights will be published as the “NEXT” index family (e.g. .BXBT_NEXT). As of 30 June 2023 at 12:00:05 UTC, assuming no constituent exchanges have been excluded – and due to...Read More
On 14 June 2023 at 04:00 UTC, we will be listing new quarterly futures on BitMEX. The new contracts will be visible on the platform from 13 June at 04:00 UTC as Unlisted, 24 hours before the start of trading. Please see the table below for the listing and settlement dates of current and upcoming...Read More
The recent actions of the SEC against Binance and Coinbase signify a new phase in the US’ long-running effort to regulate cryptocurrencies. As was expected, both exchanges have faced withdrawal pressure and the market has taken a hit – with stock prices and valuations of US-based crypto firms sliding. So too the altcoins that may...Read More
May was a month of many meme coin listings to meet market demand, as well as platform improvements and partnership announcements, intended to really support you(sers) and boost the BitMEX ecosystem. We also shared more on our plans to send Bitcoin to the moon, yes the moon. For all that happened, or is about to happen...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) The weekend before I travelled to Miami for this year’s edition of the annual celebration of our Lord Satoshi...Read More
ORDI will arrive at BitMEX via a new listing – ORDIUSD, with up to 50x leverage, making this new contract one of the highest max position sizes in the industry. What is ORDI? Ordinals (ORDI) is a cryptocurrency that operates with inscriptions written on the Bitcoin blockchain. Thanks to the ORDI protocol, information such as...Read More
The leading open-source cryptocurrency trading library, CCXT, has joined the BitMEX Partner Programme, bringing faster and more reliable trade execution, real-time access to market data, and an even more streamlined trading experience for our users. Simultaneously and symbiotically, we are pleased to join CCXT’s Certification Program, which will improve the reliability of our connection via...Read More
Tomorrow, BOB will arrive at BitMEX via a new listing – BOBUSD, with up to 50x leverage, making this new perpetual contract one of the highest max position sizes in the industry. What is BOB? The BOB Token is an AI meme token behind the “Bob Is Here To Explain” Twitter account, an AI bot...Read More
Crypto data and research platform Block Scholes has now joined the BitMEX Partner Programme, an addition that will grant BitMEX users a 50% discount on Block Scholes software, presenting them with affordable access to an array of sophisticated, interactive, and customizable analytical tools. By leveraging this integration, BitMEX users can also gain access to new...Read More
